Learn how to photograph wildlife during a game drive.
About the Wildlife Photography Excursion
Learn how to photograph wildlife during a wildlife photography excursion to the Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve.
Course Details
- Two hour zoom session covering what to expect on the practical game drive, suitable equipment, camera settings, support and time for questions and answers.
- Three hour game drive with a qualified wildlife photographer on board.
- Tutorship and hands-on training during the game drive.
- Nature reserve emphasises endangered species, including Lion, Rhino, Cheetah and various Antelope species.
Presented by
The course is presented by award-winning photographer, Bruna Mentrup-Nortje. Bruna is a professional wildlife photographer, traveller and adventurer. Her philosophy is that anyone can acquire technical skills but the prerequisite for becoming a wildlife photographer is a deep connection with nature.
Key aspects
The most important aspects covered in the Wildlife Photography Excursion:
- Master the ideal composition.
- Learn more about your camera.
- Ethics and philosophy of wildlife photography.
- Accurate exposures for wildlife photography.
- Depth-of-field for different focal lengths and subjects.
- Optimal camera settings for speed, focus and low light.
- Capturing fast action, creative panning and tracking techniques.
- Simplification in wildlife photography.
- How to capture sharp images of moving subjects.
Date and Time
Zoom Class start at 19:00
Practical Session starts at 08:00
Select your preferred date on the form below.
Cost
R2 500 per person. DPC students pay only R2 100.
Entrance fee, game drive and breakfast is included.
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Who is this course for?
Beginner, Intermediate and advanced photographers who would like to master the fundamental creative and technical aspects of wildlife photography.
Requirements
- A DSLR or Mirrorless camera with advanced or manual program modes.
- Beanbag; camera support suitable for shooting from a bird hide.
- Good understanding of how the Exposure Triangle, Aperture, Shutter speed and ISO work.
- We recommend a lens with a minimum focal length of 200 mm. Longer lenses will be a bonus. Note that we will not be adding brackets to the game drive vehicles as we will be shooting handheld most of the time.
- We need a minimum of six photographers to provide this service.
Register for the Wildlife Photography Excursion
Payment Details
To book, complete the registration details below. Take note that your booking will be secured only once payment has been received. Payment to be made via EFT or direct bank deposit. You are welcome to call us on 079 520-4436 for payment arrangements. Payments to be made out to:
- DPC & Photo Tours, Standard Bank Current Account
- Account no… 021 454 884
- Branch Code 012645
Email proof of payment to info@dpc.co.za. Please use your name and the course name as the reference.